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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1923

Page

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Yellow Line Franchises Clash With Council Over Route

City council and businessman Mr Coen clash over a street railway franchise on Lorain and Lodi streets. Contention centers on West Avenue route versus Lodi street option, council vows a new franchise at the next meeting, with consent of property owners and NY Central grade changes under the line.

City Council Superintern Lorain Street Dent Con Grantine Ofan Caen Couge Son West Arena Lodi Street Carson Coume West Avenue Coun Lodi Guy Valory Coen Fuller Rawseu Tim Tremont Street Consineer New York Central Carson ii Mayer

Southwestern Green Line shutdown disrupts service for over an hour

The Southwestern system experienced a breakdown when a large engine at the powerhouse failed early this morning. The outage, from 36 to 40, halted trains along the line, delaying workers and forcing passengers to seek alternate transport. The engine is reportedly back in operation, with further issues anticipated.

Ambassador Views May Shape Harding Europe Policy

Reports from Washington say Col. George Harvey, U S ambassador to Great Britain, key to drafting the Harding administration Europe policy. Harding recalled Harvey from London to secure firsthand information with Secretary Hughes before outlining the plan.

George Harvey U. S Great Britain Harding Europe Washington Hervey London Hughes

Prober resigns as U S investigates hooded mob murders

In Louisiana a special assistant attorney general resigns amid federal probes into the hooded mob killings in Mer Rouge. The story notes a kidnapping, a body found in woods, and cavalry deployments for an open hearing in Bastrop. Federal agents are aiding local authorities, with cases pending against parish residents.

New Orleanow Joan M. Parker Mer Rouge Rich John M. Parker Lauana Harding Department of Justice Lowi

Bridge Collapse Near Kelso Claims Multiple Lives

Rescue teams scoured the Cowlitz River at Kelso Washington after a bridge collapse. Ten autos a truck and up to a hundred pedestrians were swept into the water. Swollen river waters flowed into the Columbia River two miles downstream as searchers feared more victims.

Kelso Wash Cowlitz Pension Bridge Columbian River

Federal Aid Programs Add 40 Million to Aid Bill

A list of 14 new federal aid projects estimated to total about 40.6 million dollars was sent to Congress by the secretary of the treasury. Ohio projects include Akron Canton FIRA GOG with 440 090? total 1 560 600. Marion 5 000. Springfield 500 600. Mrs Charles Hancark reported to police a package theft from her car on Washington Avenue containing a china platter two ties and pillowcases.

Washington Ohio Akron Canton Marion Springfield Charles Hancark Colambhus Street Policn Washington Arenue

Langdon Former Policeman Hangs Self in County Jail

Toledo report states Lawrence Langdon, a former policeman, hanged himself in a county jail cell last night. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Toledo Lawrence Langdon

Davis Names Levine To Appeals Bench

Governor Davis announces appointments to Cuyahoga county courts Cleveland attorneys James St Ruhl and Edward Newcomb named to common pleas bench roles succeeding Florence B K Allen and Manus Levine promoting to the county appellate court in a Columbus press release from January 4.

Columbus Davis James St. Ruhl Cleveland Florence BK. Allen Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Miss Allen State Supreme Court Edward Newcomb Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Manusl Levine DavidSterday Cuyahoga County

Allied Reparations Talks Break Up In Paris Deadlock

Paris talks on German reparations collapsed amid sharp Franco British divergence. Premier Bonar Law warned of two options: accept Britain’s plan or break up. Prime Minister Poincare issued an ultimatum demanding further guarantees and sanctions.

Paris England France Italy Belghim A. Bonar Law Poincare

City urged to restrict heavy loads on Oberlin streets

Frank Squires spoke to the City Council urging an ordinance to protect city streets from overloads by heavy vehicles and cranes. He noted rail line limits and cited overloaded trucks seen near LB. & O. tracks and a crane weighing a ton. The matter was referred to the street committee and city solicitor. Burke bill may render action unnecessary.

Frank Squires Oberlin Road Trac Sqiire Universal Crane Co Squire Rawson Burke

Governor Davis Signs Tax Bill

Governor Davis signed the Dunn bill abolishing state tax levies for highway purposes and weak school districts. It goes into effect September 1, 1923. Zelgman Polger, convicted in police court of illegal liquor possession and fined $500, has filed a petition in error in the court of common pleas, seeking to challenge the conviction.

Columbus Davis Dunn Zelgman Polger Jones Court of R Common Pleas

Germany Seeks US Help As Economic Head Debate Rages

In an interview with Andreas Hermes German finance minister, Germany invites US leaders to help resolve reparations and economic turmoil. Hermes suggests Herbert Hoover or John D. Rockefeller as advisory figures while offering full disclosure of Germany’s accounts for an open, unbiased survey.

Andreas Hermes Germany Todas Hermes Berl Hernes Yan Americ United States Hoover Herbert Hoover Ington Renfus John D. Rocktefeller Henry Ford

Corn Grinder Across Covington and Sutesons Mentioned

A garbled local note mentions Covington and Sutesons with references to a corn grinder and a near hour time. partial words hint at a community scene with neighbors and a Walden figure.

New Deputy Sheriffs Appointed by Sheriff

Sheriff Fred Tongerhill appointed Fred Sallistine of Blyria as deputy, plus the entire police force of the Ad Pet Co. as deputies, a total of around sixty officers joining the ranks.

Fred Tongerhill Fred Sallistine Blyria ' S Ad Pet Co

Colllumbus Man Convicted in Dagger Druggist Death

Columbus Jan 4 Jesse Jaslett was convicted of manslaughter in the death of local druggist Charles Gallagher from a year ago. He was sentenced to fifteen years in the state penitentiary by Circuit Judge Scarlett Haslett protested his innocence.

Columbus Charles Gallagher Jesse Jaslett Scarlett Haslett

City Council Approves Ohio Public Service Co Rate Increase

The council suspended rules and granted a 37.5 percent rate hike for Ohio Public Service Co. The new ordinance sets a $2.50 monthly minimum for electricity with a $1 base charge and tiered pricing based on usage to protect small users. Carson opposed, suggesting alternatives, but the measure passed 6-1 and moves to Mayor Jones for approval.

Ohio Publicrvice Co Lorain Rawson Tha Fn State Utility Commission Utilities Commission Carson Howells Johnson Public Servers Co Mr Carson Jones

Man Kills Family Then Himself in Indiana Home

In Menchie Indiana on January 4 a worker William Mil shot and killed his father Peart age 71 and his three children Evelyn 3 William 3 and Robert 11 months then shot himself dying instantly authorities reported the shooting followed by an apparent mental health crisis.

Menchie Ind Wiliam Mil Peart Evelyn William Robert

Woman Pon's Husband Convicted of Embezzlement

In Pomeroy Ohio on January 4, George Kraus Sr., husband of Mrs. Ann Kraus known as Ponzi, was found guilty by a jury of embezzlement. He faces a penitentiary term after a two year Marysville reformatory sentence. The verdict followed evidence of a sugar deal at three cents a pound. Two sons, Michael and George, face embezzlement charges related to the Meigs Savings and Loan case and other transactions.

Pomeroy George Kraug Sr Ann Kraus Marysville Pomeroy Grocer Kraus Lore Kraus D. Curtiss Reed Michael George Rechael Meigs Savings and Loan Company

Bandits Grab 15000 In Bank Heist

Rough OCR yields report of a bank raid with bandits taking about 15000 dollars. A guard was held and suspects fled toward a Union Square area. Details and exact locations or names are unclear due to garbled text.

Local Senator Named Head of Tax Committee

J. F. Burke was selected Tuesday as Chairman of the State Senate Taxation Committee for this session. He will be joined by Kryder, Bender, MecCor, Farnsworth, Bolton, Wenner, Burch, McCreary, Jenkins, and M in related panel roles.

J. F. Burke State Senate Kryder Bender MecCor Farnsworth Bolton Wenner Burch McCreary Jenkins Senate Atwood of Columbus Judiciary Gifford I Tojedo Krrder George H. Bender Lesger House

Community Chest Slogan Contest Seeks Submissions

The Chronicle Telegram urges readers to send slogans for the Community Chest drive before Saturday. A $14 cash prize awaits the best ten slogans and several examples are already on file including I can and I will and Do it now.

Othe Community Chest Drive Crases Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

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